Next project.
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Lvnmarks
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Go to HD or where ever you like and get a bottle of carpet spot stain remover, soak the carpet, scrub the carpet, then pressure wash (steam clean is better) the hell out of it. Then add a scented tree for effect. I removed years of toddler abuse from one just recently.
Stone17
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I can't wait to get the speaker installed today. I'm running all new wire and maybe new RCA wire for my amps.
If I take a turn the front speaker cuts off so I think I have some bad RCA wires.
I do have a sub woofer in the trunk.
Where did you place the cross over at?
tixer
Lincoln Evangelist
The crossovers were mounted in the trunk. Jeremi gets all the credit for that decision, but I feel it was a good one. It isolates them from the less than weathertight environment inside the doors, and keeps them accessible in case you need to re-wire anything.
It does mean running twice the new wire, or as we did, consulting the Ford technical manual and utilizing the factory wiring. Since the two factory door speakers are wired separately to the trunk mounted amplifier, it is possible to utilize those wires for the new speakers. The tricky part is that the polarity does not seem to be marked on the diagram, so we had to make some educated guesses.
Running new wire to the doors is probably still the safe bet.
It does mean running twice the new wire, or as we did, consulting the Ford technical manual and utilizing the factory wiring. Since the two factory door speakers are wired separately to the trunk mounted amplifier, it is possible to utilize those wires for the new speakers. The tricky part is that the polarity does not seem to be marked on the diagram, so we had to make some educated guesses.
Running new wire to the doors is probably still the safe bet.
Stone17
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That a great ideal adding the cross over in the trunk. I order 100 feet 16 ga wire for the speaker. I think I have enough.
tixer
Lincoln Evangelist
$1 says it's "Reflectix" or similar. 
Available from your local home improvement store near the ductwork wrap. a couple of my homebrew buddies use the stuff on their kettles to increase efficiency.
http://www.amazon.com/Reflectix-BP24050-24-Inch---50-Foot-Insulation/dp/B0009XCJA2/
Available from your local home improvement store near the ductwork wrap. a couple of my homebrew buddies use the stuff on their kettles to increase efficiency.
http://www.amazon.com/Reflectix-BP24050-24-Inch---50-Foot-Insulation/dp/B0009XCJA2/
Stone17
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That is it. I get it from lowes or Home Depot$1 says it's "Reflectix" or similar.
Available from your local home improvement store near the ductwork wrap. a couple of my homebrew buddies use the stuff on their kettles to increase efficiency.
http://www.amazon.com/Reflectix-BP24050-24-Inch---50-Foot-Insulation/dp/B0009XCJA2/
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I removed all the old smelly padding from my car and replaced it with the reflectix insulation. I hope it keep down the exhaust noise and engine heat.
Found this info on www.reflectixinc.com/
Benefits:
• Radiant barrier
• Blocks 95% of radiant heat
• Easy to install
• Does not require any protective garments or respirators
• Convenient roll sizes
• Does not promote growth of mold or mildew
• Not affected by moisture or humidity
tixer
Lincoln Evangelist
It probably is really well suited to this. I like that it cannot absorb moisture. You'll have to let us know if there's any notable difference in sound isolation. After driving 10 hours on siped concrete in my Town Car last weekend with the tires howling away, I need to do something.
Stone17
New member
It's Photoshop.Dude, someone drew on your Westinghouse family photo
If you removed the needled cotton (looks a little like dryer lint) from the underside of the carpet, you removed a lot of sound absorber and de-coupler. I'm guessing the car will be louder in the cabin now.
Stone17
New member
That why I installed the reflectix insulation.
I think it help quite the up a little.